In this letter, Terrell mentions a recent Chickasaw land sale; discusses the growth of his cotton crop; and describes the health of his family and slaves, noting that all are in "common good health except a black girl and child who has been quite...

In this letter Fisher discusses his A.M. degree from Geneva College, his recent appointment to teach at a church school in Tuscaloosa, his current job of tutoring the sons of the planter C. H. Cleveland, sickness at the plantation, and worms that...

In the letter Williams gives his daughter advice as she is "about to enter the intellectual machine shop." He encourages her to control her emotions, focus on her studies, and learn from all her experiences. He mentions a few details about family...

During the war, Warrick served in the Coosa Home Guards, and he was a private in Company C of the 34th Alabama Infantry. A. P. Wideman was the brother of Warrick's wife, Martha. In the first letter, dated April 1, 1862, Warrick asks Wideman to...

During the Civil War, Danielly was a member of the 14th Alabama Infantry, Company K. In this letter he reports that health "is very good except cold," and he writes that he has "not been on the sick list a day since the first of Sept.": "I hope I...

Joseph H. Hall is the son of William Terrell Hall, grandson of Dixon Hall, Sr., and thus cousin of Bolling Hall. In the letter Joseph asks Bolling to help his brother, James, secure a transfer to the company in which his brothers are serving: "he...

During the Civil War, Danielly was a member of the 14th Alabama Infantry, Company K; he was killed during the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863. This letter, mailed after his death, was returned to Elizabeth by William A. Roberts on May 20....

During the Civil War, Pearson was a member of the 46th Alabama Volunteer Infantry, Company K. In this letter he primarily discusses farming and family news: "I am glad that Pa has made a good crop of corn and has got a discharge so that he can be...

During the Civil War, Alex served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he describes a recent snowball fight: "There was many a battle fought yesterday, among the soldiers, with snowballs. About nine (9) oclock Capt Drew, of Co 'A,'...

In the letter Cadenhead explains that he will soon be leaving for Dalton, Georgia, to join the 34th Alabama Regiment. He also mentions that he was unable to get a furlough, and he discusses the livestock and crops at home: "I was sorrey to heare...

For their work the men and women are to receive clothing, rations, shelter, medical care, and one-tenth of the plantation's crop. The contract also discusses rules of conduct, adding that the workers cannot leave the plantation or entertain other...

McCondichie will furnish the land, stock, and half the necessary feed and supplies; he will advance the family provisions and the rest of the supplies, to be repaid at the end of the year: "We [the Moores] further agree to give the party of the...

In the contract Tait rents a piece of his land in Wilcox County, Alabama, to Hill for a year: "...Hill is permitted to clear land & build houses, without expense to said Tait excepting nails & flooring." In exchange, Tait will receive one-fourth of...

Bocock will furnish the land and stock, and he will advance his employees provisions each week; the freedmen will pay for their own expenses and receive one-third of the all the crops. A provision at the end of the contract (which is in a different...

West borrowed "necessary provisions and money" from Burford in order "to procure the necessary teams, provision and farming implements to make a crop" for the year. A handwritten note on the back records that West repaid the debt on the required...

In the letter Strudwick discusses family members and acquaintances; expresses remorse for encouraging some of his relatives to move to California; and complains about the improved status of African Americans (whom he refers to collectively as...

In the letter Ward encloses the "Official Garden Calendar" that was sent out to encourage citizens to grow their own gardens. The handout includes information about crop rotation, growing seasons, and food preservation; the city plans "to install...

This article argues that the stock market crash was inevitable because "the country had gone speculation mad"; while the country will suffer "painful consequences," the author predicts that "the shock will not be so severe as it has been on former...

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